Games Released in December 1990

154 new games released in December 1990, with Family Computer being the most active platform. December 14 was the busiest day, with 27 new releases.

Which days had the most releases?

December 14 saw the most activity with 27 releases.

How did each week compare?

The second week of December was the busiest with 43 releases.

Week 2 (December 8–14)

43 releases
Final Fantasy Legend II

Most popular release in Week 2

Final Fantasy Legend II

The Final Fantasy Legend series continues! In this classic RPG adventure, you are on a quest to reunite with your father. In order to find your father, you must travel far and wide to find the scattered fragments of a mystical force, known as Magi. Your quest takes you to several mysterious lands filled with caves, temples, enemy bases, ancient Japanese castles, and much more. Many of the worlds are filled with quirky inhabitants, such as the world of giants. Another world praises beauty but banishes ugliness. You can choose four heroes to accompany you in your journey. Choose from humans, robots, and even monsters. As the game progresses, you will encounter additional characters that may join your party.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

Family Computer received 25 new titles in December 1990. The runner up was Game Boy with 22 new titles.

Family Computer25 releases
Game Boy22 releases
TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine20 releases
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis15 releases
Nintendo Entertainment System14 releases
Sharp X6800010 releases
DOS8 releases
Arcade7 releases
Super Famicom7 releases
Sega Game Gear7 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in December 1990 with 41 titles. Platform followed closely with 37.

Adventure41
Platform37
Shooter28
Puzzle23
Role-playing22
Arcade19
Strategy16
Simulator14
Sport12
Hack and slash11